Treasurer Naeger reported that the bank balance was $20,745 and final payment of $2,109 to Craig Painting has been made.

It was reported that bookkeeping at town hall is sorely lagging. Even though the town is paying invoices there is no corresponding reductions in the committee’s fund. The treasurer will check on this matter.

The committee agreed to pay an invoice in the amount of $1,600 to electrician Stephen Porter following final inspection by the building inspector.

The committee members accept a donation of $250 from Mi-Ti-Jo Campground. A thank you note will be sent.

Two local contractors, Stephen and Craig Painting, were acknowledged for their exceptional services above and beyond their stated contracts. It was noted that vendors have become so interested in the restorative efforts that they contribute much more than what is contracted.

Project Manager Katwick reported that phase I painting and the electrical jobs are now done The small amount of painting that needs to be done will be done by members of the committee at a later date. The building is now closed for the winter months , thanks to the Women’s Club for setting up a Christmas scene out in front of the building.

The committee discussed some potential fundraisers such as Old Home Day, it was noted that this annual event was held 20 odd years ago, but was discontinued due to lack of attendance and interest. This usually took place in the month of June, the same month that the townwas incorporated.

Another idea was to hold an Open House to showcase the brand new, beautiful Town House.

The Committee will meet on January 23. The minutes will be sent to Wendy Keene for the town’s website and for posting to the bulletin board at town hall.

There was much discussion regarding the proposed 8.23 percent increase in the town’s general budget, and two part time clerical positions, one for town hall and the other for the police department, twenty hours each.

It was noted that the chief of police’s pay would be $2,000 lower to allow higher wages for police officers. No action was taken on any items.